Weaverville in Trinity County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Pacific Brewery
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012
1. Pacific Brewery Marker
Inscription.
Pacific Brewery. . One of four Gold Rush breweries in Weaverville, the Pacific Brewery building was built by Fred Walters in 1855. Walters sold to Lorenz and Hagelman in 1865. John Meckel bought the business from Lorenz in 1878. Meckel died in 1889, but the Meckel Bros. Brewery continued with his two sons John Jr. and Albert Christian until prohibition in 1919. U.S. Health bulletins proclaimed the Meckel Bros. beer “the purest and the best.” After 1919, the building sat idle, was used as a stage stop, feed storage and office until remodeled into a restaurant in the early 1970’s.
One of four Gold Rush breweries in Weaverville, the Pacific Brewery building was built by Fred Walters in 1855. Walters sold to Lorenz and Hagelman in 1865. John Meckel bought the business from Lorenz in 1878. Meckel died in 1889, but the Meckel Bros. Brewery continued with his two sons John Jr. and Albert Christian until prohibition in 1919. U.S. Health bulletins proclaimed the Meckel Bros. beer “the purest and the best.” After 1919, the building sat idle, was used as a stage stop, feed storage and office until remodeled into a restaurant in the early 1970’s.
Erected 1999 by E Clampus Vitus, Trinitarianus Chapter 62.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 40° 43.924′ N, 122° 56.404′ W. Marker is in Weaverville, California, in Trinity County. Marker is on Main Street (California Route 3 / 229), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 691 Main Street, Weaverville CA 96093, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Weaverville Chinatown (within shouting distance of this marker); Cameron Building Site (within
4. Brewery Vat at the Jake Jackson Museum in Weaverville
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 852 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 5, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
